Business & Careers

We've got all the tools you need to start, manage and grow a thriving business. Find business plans, models and blueprints. Learn about emerging companies, how to raise venture capital and apply for small business loans. There are also financial management guides and investment portfolios.

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Small Business Startup

One-on-one consultations for entrepreneurs at the Halifax Central Library. Starting or expanding a business can be an overwhelming prospect. Let us guide you to resources that can help lessen the anxiety. Geared toward the startup entrepreneur, each 45 minute one-on-one information session is tailored to your business idea. More info...

Searchable Databases

Use databases to find information about industry trends, statistics and startup advice. Includes articles from:

Business magazines: Good sources for background information

Trade journals: Targeted for a specific industry/trade; invaluable resource for small business owners

Newspapers: First to carry information about changes in your field/industry

Business Plans Handbook (eBook edition)Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs. From a variety of industries.

Eureka.cc(formerly Newscan.com; on-site access only)Over 4000 titles from around the world including the New York Times, the Guardian, and local newspapers including the Chronicle Herald, Cape Breton Post, New Glasgow Evening News and Truro Daily News.

Lynda.comLynda.com includes over 4,000 video tutorial courses taught by industry experts on topics including business, photography, graphic design, project management, animation, audio and music production, web design, marketing, job interview preparation, public speaking, and more. Access is free to anyone with a Halifax Public Libraries card.

SkillsonlineNSSkillsonlineNS is a partnership between Nova Scotia's Department of Labour and Advanced Education, CBDC & Bluedrop that gives every resident of the province access to thousands of FREE online courses on the most important workplace topics to improve their skills and career prospects.